Statistics - Associate Professor Vacancy in Rahe, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Cambridge institute of technology
Job Description
Job Overview
The Department of Statistics at Cambridge Institute Of Technology is a growing hub for quantitative research and advanced analytics in eastern India. Known for interdisciplinary collaborations, the department hosts active research groups in biostatistics, econometrics, and data science. Cambridge Institute Of Technology has established itself as a preferred destination for scholars seeking a balance between rigorous teaching and impactful research in Ranchi.
What You Will Do
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Statistics, ensuring alignment with UGC model curricula and industry needs in Jharkhand. Contribute to curriculum design, particularly in emerging areas like machine learning applications and statistical computing using R and Python.
Publish original research in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus or Web of Science, maintaining a minimum of two publications annually. Collaborate with departments such as Computer Science and Economics to develop joint academic programs and research projects.
Engage with local industries and government agencies in Ranchi to identify consultancy assignments that enhance student learning through real-world data analysis. Supervise M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, guiding them from proposal development to thesis submission.
Coordinate national seminars and workshops on contemporary statistical methods, inviting experts from IITs and central universities. Serve on departmental committees responsible for student admissions, faculty recruitment, and research funding allocation.
Eligibility Criteria
A Ph.D. in Statistics or allied fields from a recognized university is mandatory. Post-doctoral research experience is strongly preferred, especially in applied domains relevant to eastern India.
UGC-NET with JRF qualification is required for candidates without a Ph.D. At least two years of full-time teaching or research experience in a university setup is necessary.
Demonstrated ability to secure external research funding and publish in high-impact journals will be a key selection criterion during the ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Job in Ranchi, Jharkhand interview process.
Academic Projects
Cambridge Institute Of Technology encourages faculty to lead interdisciplinary projects funded by agencies like DST, DBT, or ICSSR. Recent initiatives include a DST-SERB sponsored project on “Statistical Modeling for Climate Data in Eastern India.”
Opportunities exist to collaborate with local hospitals for medical statistics projects and with Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board for environmental data analysis. Faculty are supported in publishing findings in journals like the Journal of the Indian Society for Probability and Statistics.
Ph.D. Supervision
The university provides dedicated research facilities including a data lab with high-performance computing clusters for doctoral scholars. As an ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Statistics Vacancy in Ranchi, you will guide 2–3 Ph.D. students at any given time, conducting regular review meetings and thesis evaluations.
External examiners from IISc Bangalore or Delhi University are often invited for final viva voce examinations to ensure academic rigor. The university maintains a transparent supervision policy aligned with UGC regulations.
Salary and Benefits
The ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Statistics Position in Ranchi, Jharkhand offers a monthly salary between Rs.45,000 and Rs.60,000 as per UGC norms, with annual increments based on performance.
Research grants of up to Rs.3,00,000 per project are available for approved proposals through the Cambridge Institute Of Technology Research Fund. Additional support includes subsidized campus housing, professional development allowances, and travel grants for presenting papers at international conferences.
The role comes with access to institutional subscriptions for statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, and Stata, ensuring high-quality data analysis and research output.